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Heck, it's no secret that there is a great place to hang at Split Rock.

There used to be several cool walk off trails to the Lake Bluffs and beaches between Reservation road and Grand Portage that would be awesome stealth sites, but it has been a long time since I've been that far up 61. It could be all private by now.

Another place I haven't been to in a very long time, Horseshoe Bay north of Hovland. You used to be able to spend the night on the beach (this was before I hammocked.) I don't know what the current rules or access is there.

Here is a link to the Superior Hiking Trail map: http://www.shta.org/Trail/TrailMaps/index.php
Lots of campgrounds and State Parks up HWY 61 in Minnesota. Pick a far away spot and hang the hammock back in the woods a bit and you should be fine. Stealthy.... Covert.

Here is a link to the Superior Hiking Trail map: http://www.shta.org/Trail/TrailMaps/index.php
Lots of campgrounds and State Parks up HWY 61 in Minnesota. Pick a far away spot and hang the hammock back in the woods a bit and you should be fine. Stealthy.... Covert.

Second on the SHT, although the SHT isn't actually "on" the Lake Superior shore (except for a mile or so). The trail generally parallels the Lake Superior shoreline along the ridgeline inland. Any camping on the SHT or the state parks will be woodland camping, though almost always near water (pond/lake/river/stream).

I've heard really good things about Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Munising in the Michigan Upper Peninsula (just west of Sault Ste. Marie). There are road-accessible campgrounds quite near Lake Superior.

One more vote for the SHT. Even if you're not doing much hiking there are some fantastic state parks along 61 that will give you some great hanging opportunities. Once you get into Canada you must make a stop at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. In Michigan I vote for Picture Rock and the Porkies. Sounds like one fun vacation ! Please let us know how the trip goes and take lots of pictures.

Here is a link to the Superior Hiking Trail map: http://www.shta.org/Trail/TrailMaps/index.php
Lots of campgrounds and State Parks up HWY 61 in Minnesota. Pick a far away spot and hang the hammock back in the woods a bit and you should be fine. Stealthy.... Covert.

Does that site offer the most detailed maps? Or, can you get better ones at the ranger stations up there? REI didn't have anything for the SHT.

Does that site offer the most detailed maps? Or, can you get better ones at the ranger stations up there? REI didn't have anything for the SHT.

The Superior Hiking Trail Association is located in Two Harbors at 731 7th Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616-0004 (20 miles north of Duluth) on Hwy 61 (the main street through Two Harbors). They have maps and good information on trail conditions, etc.

Does that site offer the most detailed maps? Or, can you get better ones at the ranger stations up there? REI didn't have anything for the SHT.

You can buy them on-line or from the store. If you join the SHTA not only will you have the good feeling that you're helping maintain one of the premier hiking trails in the US but you also get free maps. REI should carry the book Guide of the Superior Hiking Trail.

Heck, it's no secret that there is a great place to hang at Split Rock.

There used to be several cool walk off trails to the Lake Bluffs and beaches between Reservation road and Grand Portage that would be awesome stealth sites, but it has been a long time since I've been that far up 61. It could be all private by now.

Another place I haven't been to in a very long time, Horseshoe Bay north of Hovland. You used to be able to spend the night on the beach (this was before I hammocked.) I don't know what the current rules or access is there.

Oh, and I see by your profile that you have the CCS tarp as well. Awesome tarp, isn't it?

I will check out split rock.

Yes the tarp is great for being about to set it up in almost any configuration for shelter during nasty weather. The only problem with this one is that it is huge for the hammock.

I headed out on the motorcycle today to go to Midwest mountaineering to look at smaller ones, but did not plan well and got cold and wet and had to turn around just south of the MN line. I learned a good lesson today.

Second on the SHT, although the SHT isn't actually "on" the Lake Superior shore (except for a mile or so). The trail generally parallels the Lake Superior shoreline along the ridgeline inland. Any camping on the SHT or the state parks will be woodland camping, though almost always near water (pond/lake/river/stream).

I've heard really good things about Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Munising in the Michigan Upper Peninsula (just west of Sault Ste. Marie). There are road-accessible campgrounds quite near Lake Superior.

Great tip, I doubt I will get much hiking in, but woodland camping on the water is just the ticket.

Originally Posted by MrGreen

One more vote for the SHT. Even if you're not doing much hiking there are some fantastic state parks along 61 that will give you some great hanging opportunities. Once you get into Canada you must make a stop at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. In Michigan I vote for Picture Rock and the Porkies. Sounds like one fun vacation ! Please let us know how the trip goes and take lots of pictures.